Paligram - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Paligram is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Nutanhat and around 46.1 km from Barddhaman. Paligram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paligram is 319054. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.01 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Paligram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paligram

As per Census 2011, Paligram village has a total population of 3,658 people, consisting of 1,862 males and 1,796 females. The village has 948 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,360 literate and 1,298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,498 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 392 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paligram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paligram

Paligram is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paligram

Paligram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Paligram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Paligram is about 46.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paligram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paligram village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paligram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paligram village are given below:

FAQs about Paligram